MCAT Meaning by word

a long chain of carbon atoms with a carboxyl group (COOH) at the end

someone who suffers from shortsightedness

the fluid present within the vessels of the lymphatic system

fish having a bony rather than a cartilaginous skeleton

trace element with the chemical symbol I

structural tissue that includes bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue and fat

a ranking system of organisation

a compound made by partially neutralizing an acid with ionisable hydrogen atoms

substance that is taking part in a chemical reaction

sugar we add to food to sweeten it

a drug present in tea; coffee and cola that is a stimulant

link between a nerve fiber and its connecting muscle fiber

to move something out of position

to carry; to transmit energy

to exude; radiate

metallic elements with 2 electrons in their outer shell including magnesium, calcium and barium

the part of your body containing the digestive organs

the double-stranded coiled structure of a DNA molecule

state of suffering from having a disease

metal with a high relative atomic mass

the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow

to apply to; to advocate

to join together

to hold; to have within its structure

characteristic of a molecule being unable to superimpose it on its mirror image

a cone-shaped, muscular organ lying in the mediastinum between the lungs

period following an action potential during which the occurance of another action potential is impossible or requires stronger stimulation

a small mark on the skin; usually dark that appears after exposure to the sun in certain people; unit representing the amount of a substance

barm

group of organs and tissues associated with a particular function